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advocacy Articles
#LetsTalkAboutPain creates much-needed conversation
Thanks to its dedicated volunteers, U.S. Pain Foundation’s 2019 Pain Awareness Month campaign, #LetsTalkAboutPain, was...
This Wednesday: learn how you can fight for legislative change
The final online event in our Pain Awareness Month series will explore the ways in which patient advocacy--at both the...
California considers medical cannabis research program
California has long been a harbinger of medical cannabis access. In 1996, it approved medical cannabis for patients...
U.S. Pain launches #PainWarriorsUnite campaign in honor of Pain Awareness Month
Whether cancer or arthritis, there are thousands of chronic conditions and health issues that can affect a person...
To be their advocate: A personal letter from one parent to another
Psychologist Jenna Krook, MS, offers advice on how to become your child’s best advocate. Dear fellow parents, Our...
I can see a little more clearly now
By Edward Bilsky, PhD Having experienced little pain, myself, it is impossible to fully comprehend what it is like to...
Looking back at 2018 Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
While National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MHAM) wrapped up in June, U.S. Pain Foundation is continuing to...
Patient groups come together to weigh in on HHS prescription costs plan
The rising costs of prescription medications is one of the most pressing issues in health care today. This spring, the...
States beginning to support reimbursement for alternative care
In the midst of a spate of laws restricting access to care and medication for chronic pain patients, several states...
Schedule a meeting with your elected official this summer
While summer may seem like a chance for taking a break from advocacy, it’s actually the perfect time to schedule...
How self-advocacy can expand beyond your pain journey
The term “advocacy” holds different meanings for different people. When you are a person living with chronic illness,...